John-Henry Westen explores the argument by a growing number of Catholic clergy and theologians who are questioning the validity of Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation from the See of Peter. If this thesis, which revolves around one key Latin term, is proved true, then the implication for the legitimacy of the papacies of Francis and Leo XIV are indeed seismic.

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May 13, 2026